Memphis, Tennessee – Repeated rounds of rain could slow travel across the Mid-South beginning Friday as a wetter-than-normal weather pattern develops across the region and continues through Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center’s 6-10 day outlook valid Friday, June 19, through Tuesday, June 23, much of the Mid-South is favored for above-normal precipitation while temperatures trend below seasonal averages. The outlook includes Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, eastern Oklahoma and portions of Texas.
The pattern could bring several opportunities for showers and thunderstorms across Tennessee – Mississippi, with periods of heavy rainfall leading to slick roads, reduced visibility and localized flooding concerns. Travel impacts may develop along I-40, I-55, I-22 and I-69, particularly during heavier downpours.
Across Arkansas – Louisiana, cities including Little Rock, Shreveport, Monroe and Pine Bluff could see recurring rainfall that limits drying time between storms. While widespread severe weather is not specifically indicated in the extended outlook, repeated rainfall may cause water to collect in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.
In Texas, communities from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex eastward toward Tyler and Longview may also experience increased rain chances and cooler afternoons compared to typical late-June conditions. Memphis, Nashville, Jackson and Tupelo could see daytime temperatures held below normal by cloud cover and periods of rain.
Residents should monitor local forecasts, clean debris from drainage areas and avoid driving through flooded roadways. Outdoor activities and weekend events may need weather contingency plans as rain chances remain elevated throughout the period.
The wetter pattern is expected to persist through Tuesday, June 23, with additional advisories possible if multiple rounds of rainfall affect the same locations across the Mid-South.
